5-Week Summer Ballet Program - Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet

Classes
Evaluations
Many of our faculty members do not comment on the career
possibilities of students they have known only in the classroom
and for such a brief time. Therefore, CPYB’s policy is to not offer
formal evaluations during the 5-Week Summer Ballet Program.
We do recommend that each student write in a notebook at the
end of each class all corrections made to him or her personally,
or to the group in general. This list should be reviewed daily
to remind the student what to think about and work on. This
notebook will help the student in future classes and after the
student returns home. If there is something the student does not
seem to understand, he or she should ask the teacher who made
the correction for clarification or help.
Ballet Classes
The CPYB 5-Week Summer Ballet Program is designed as an
intensive summer study. While we strive to maintain a fun and
enjoyable atmosphere for all of our 5-Week Summer Ballet
Program students, students should be prepared for a demanding
class schedule. Our goal is that at the conclusion of the Program,
each student is able to see the results of his or her five weeks of
hard work.
The schedule of required ballet classes for CPYB’s 5-Week
Summer Ballet Program begins at either 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
(depending on assigned level), Monday through Friday, and ends
between 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., with time available for lunch and
dinner. Required classes are also held on Saturday mornings for
levels B2 and higher. Except for those students in level A (please
see page 18), students are required to take three technique
classes daily, including pointe, men’s technique, modern and
partnering for those who qualify. The teacher-student ratio
averages 1:20; however, some classes may have as few as 15 or
as many as 26 students.
Optional, but highly recommended, evening classes are available
at no extra charge from 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through
Friday as follows:
• Ballet technique for all levels
• Partnering (by invitation or audition only)
It is important to note that even though a student may be taking
pointe at her regular school, it is possible that she will not be
scheduled for pointe classes at the CPYB 5-Week Summer Ballet
Program. Pointe work can be harmful if the student has not
learned to use the proper leg and foot muscles or does not have
proper body placement. The most efficient way for most students
to improve their pointe work is to improve their ballet technique.
Young men placed in levels where female students take pointe
will usually be scheduled to take men’s class daily.
Private Classes
Students may schedule private lessons in CPYB summer studios
with CPYB Faculty, CPYB Permanent Guest Faculty and other
visiting Guest Teachers. This does not include intern teachers or
temporary teachers.
To schedule a private class, follow these instructions:
1. All private classes are arranged directly between the student
and the teacher.
2. All instructors are responsible for scheduling the studio
space and time for their private classes.
3. Students MUST purchase a private class/studio rental
card from the CPYB office PRIOR to the beginning of the
private class. Students who do not present the teacher with
the private class card will not be permitted to continue
the class. Classes will be taught on CPYB property or on
Dickinson College’s CPYB Studios.
For CPYB Faculty: Each one-hour lesson costs $75.
For CPYB Permanent Guest Faculty: The lesson fee must be
negotiated with and directly paid to the teacher and a $12 Studio
Rental Card must be purchased.
For CPYB Summer Faculty: The lesson fee must be negotiated
with and directly paid to the teacher and a $15 Studio Rental Card.
Notes:
1. Please note that CPYB’s 5-Week Summer Ballet Program
is considered by CPYB’s artistic director to offer complete
training. CPYB cannot subsidize the taking of private classes
by granting scholarship aid to students who wish to take
private classes on a regular basis. It is recognized, however,
that some students can benefit from occasional private
instruction to focus on a particular need. Therefore, students
who receive scholarship aid will be permitted to take two
one-hour private classes during the 5-Week Summer Ballet
Program.
2. Private classes cannot conflict with regular classes at any
time. Private class hours cannot be used as make-up hours
for missed regular CPYB classes.
3. All other payments for any CPYB goods or services must
be paid in full or the student will not be permitted to take
private classes until the bill is paid.
4. All Private Cards must be paid for either by check or credit
card. Credit card payments can be taken over the phone
by CPYB office staff or authorized in advance (Please see
Payment Form). Checks must be for the exact amount.
5. All Private Cards expire on July 29, 2012.
All arrangements including transportation for private classes must
be made by the student. Resident advisors are not responsible
for transportation to private classes. Dorm directors and resident
advisors must be notified of all private lessons.
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